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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,490.22, 21,376.44 and 8,416.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,490.22, 21,376.44 and 8,416.62 is: 11,614.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,490.22 : 21,376.44 = 8,416.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,490.22/21,376.44 = 8,416.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,490.22x = 21,376.44 × 8,416.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,490.22x = 179,917,372.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,917,372.43/15,490.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,614.90

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